Freight Class & Shipping Codes

HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA

ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers).

When shipping hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.

Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof.

Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Instruments & Apparatus on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.

When shipping instruments and apparatus, be sure to properly pack your items carefully and note any special handling required.

HS: #901720

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) is #901720.

Schedule B: #9017208040

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA” is #9017208040 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XVIII Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 90 Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Parts and Accessories Thereof
Heading 17 Drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and ta
Sub-Heading 20 Other drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments
Statistical Classification 8040 HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #901720), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “8040”) to it.

HTS: #9017.20.80.40

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #9017.20.80.40
Category:Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, calipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts and accessories thereof:
2nd Level:Other
3rd Level:Other
Description:Hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers)
Unit of Quantity:No.
General Rate of Duty:3.9%
Special Rate of Duty:Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
Column 2 Rate of Duty:40%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9017.20.80.40 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #21301

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
2Capital goods, except automotive
21Nonelectrical machinery, except consumer-type
213Computers, peripherals and semiconductors
21301Computer accessories

The End Use code for Computer accessories is #21301.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #87422

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
8MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
87PROFSSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS, N.E.S.
874
8742
87422DRAFTING TABLES AND MACHINES, WHETHER OR NOT AUTOMATIC, AND OTHER DRAWING, MARKING-OUT OR MATHEMATICAL CALCULATING INSTRUMENTS

The SITC Classification for “DRAFTING TABLES AND MACHINES, WHETHER OR NOT AUTOMATIC, AND OTHER DRAWING, MARKING-OUT OR MATHEMATICAL CALCULATING INSTRUMENTS” is #87422.

NAICS: #334118

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
33
334Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
3341Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
33411Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #334118 indicates this is a product of the Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing industry.